Browser-based MSX emulator WebMSX now supports mobile

WebMSX is a fully-featured browser-based MSX emulator. With the new version 4.0, it brings support for mobile browsers.

With this release, you can play your favorite MSX game on the go using your iPhone or Android phone. It not only runs the emulator but also allows the user to play games in full screen using virtual buttons that work on your tap.

I am writing this post in the car wash line, and I was able to quick test the new version on my Android phone playing River Raid. The emulator runs fast, and the virtual buttons have good size and are well positioned. There is an option to increase the size of the d-pad as well, which for me was pretty handy.

The downside is the keyboard which is too small for any actual typing. However, to play games the emulator is perfect, and there is a workaround to input text using the phone’s keyboard in case you need to type something.

You can try by yourself following the link below. Be aware that you will need a ROM file on your phone to upload it to the emulator.

If any of our readers want to try on an iPhone, I would like to hear how is it!